Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b5 (e2·6)
c9-25639Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
24. Qb5+ Kc7 25. Nd5+ Kd8 26. Nb7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to d5 (#1).
- Strong! knight to b7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc7, then Nd5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #955.
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